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Former Carer Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 17 May 2024
Salary: £24,637 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: £24637 pro rata for 22.5 hours per week. Initial 3 year contract
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 June 2024
Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Carer Support West Cumbria
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

JOB TITLE: Former Carer Support Worker
CONTRACT: Initial 3 year contract
SALARY: 24,637 per annum (pro rata for 22.5 hours)
HOURS: 22.5 hours per week

Join our great team at Carer Support West Cumbria delivering support to unpaid carers of all ages, helping them carry out their caring role and maintain their own wellbeing by providing a flexible and varied programme of services that meet individual needs along their caring journey.

We are recruiting a Former Carer Support Worker to develop and provide a “Life After Caring” project. The post holder will assist former carers to identify and obtain the skills, strategies and tools needed following the end of their caring role. This may include financial planning, bereavement support, health and well-being and social opportunities. Services offered should be engaging and inclusive to address issues such as isolation and loneliness.

This role will give you the chance to contribute to a successful established charity and be at the forefront of creating positive change in your community

If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Our generous employment benefits include:

• Being part of an energised, passionate team
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave
• Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
• Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
• Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park

To read the job description and person specification please download the application pack at https://www.carersupportwestcumbria.co.uk/post/we-are-hiring

For more information please contact general@carersupportwestcumbria.co.uk or 01900 821976.

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